Surf Forecasts:
Broad Cove surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, S swell with 422 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’ve had a look at what’s on offer for Broad Cove, and I’ll be straight with you – it’s a patchy outlook over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a few windows where it could clean up, but for the most part, you’ll be waiting for the right moment.
The forecast kicks off on Tuesday afternoon, August 18th, with a bit of light rain and a cross-onshore breeze from the S at 9 mph. The swell is 5 ft, coming from the SSE, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s pretty weak and jumbled. The combined energy is only 159, so it’s low energy. Not a great start – the water temp is 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
Now, Wednesday morning, August 19th, is where it gets interesting. The wind swings around to the W at 6 mph, giving us a light cross-offshore breeze. That’s a big positive. The swell picks up slightly to 5 ft from the SSE, with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 319. The surf is clean and should be a solid option for intermediate surfers. This is the first stand-out window. The swell is a bit small for experts, but it’s got enough shape for a fun session.
The afternoon of the same day sees the wind shift to a cross-shore from the SW, 9 mph, and the energy jumps again to 547. The swell is still 5 ft from the S, but it’s a touch more mixed. It’s still a decent shout, but the morning is the pick.
Thursday, August 20th, drops off fast. The swell drops to 2 ft in the morning, and the wind is cross-onshore from the SSW at 9 mph. The energy is low at 131. By the afternoon, the wind picks up to 12 mph, and it’s choppy. This one’s a write-off.
We then hit a long dry spell. From Friday, August 21st, right through to Tuesday, September 1st, the surf is small, weak, and mostly blown out. There’s a brief moment on Friday morning, August 21st, where the wind is offshore from the NW at 6 mph, but the swell is only 2 ft and the energy is just 68. It’s surfable, but you’d be scratching for anything worthwhile. The rest of that period is a mix of poor conditions, with the wind mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell rarely getting above 3 ft. The combined energy readings are mostly in the double digits or low triple digits – weak stuff.
The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Wednesday, September 2nd. The morning looks promising. The wind is a light offshore from the NNE at just 3 mph, so it’s glassy. The swell is 3 ft from the SE, but the period is a very long 14 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is 332. The break is a point, so those long period lines will wrap in nicely, but keep in mind that it might break a bit straight at the beach. The afternoon sees the wind swing onshore from the SSE at 9 mph, and the energy jumps to 451, but with the wind on it, the quality drops. The morning is the clear winner.
So, overall, you’ve got two solid windows: Wednesday morning, August 19th, and the morning of Wednesday, September 2nd. The first one is more reliable, being closer in. The second one is a bit further out, so it’s promising but less certain. For the rest of it, you’ve got a lot of flat days and poor conditions in between. The crowds at Broad Cove can be often, so if you hit those windows, get there early.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
159 | 422 | 310 | 302 | 150 | 46 | 77 | 90 | 46 | 56 | 37 | 31 | 29 | 23 | 43 | 45 | 57 | 90 | 71 | 165 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:37AM1.37m | 1:54PM1.51m | 2:31AM1.27m | 2:45PM1.44m | 3:33AM1.21m | 3:44PM1.40m | 4:41AM1.19m | 4:47PM1.40m | 5:45AM1.21m | 5:46PM1.43m | 6:40AM1.27m | 6:39PM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:32PM0.37m | 7:34AM0.47m | 8:24PM0.44m | 8:23AM0.57m | 9:23PM0.49m | 9:20AM0.64m | 10:28PM0.51m | 10:24AM0.66m | 11:31PM0.49m | 11:28AM0.64m | 00:26AM0.44m | 12:25PM0.59m | 1:13AM0.38m | |||||||
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | |
mm | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | SE 12 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | S 6 |
— | 422 | 310 | 207 | 150 | 46 | 77 | 90 | 46 | 56 | 37 | 31 | 29 | 23 | 43 | 26 | 21 | 90 | 30 | 112 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 11 | E 6 | E 8 | S 7 | S 16 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ENE 5 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
— | — | 9 | 38 | 29 | 44 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 16 | 5 | 22 | 22 | 3 | 19 | 19 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 16 | SE 15 | E 7 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | — | S 10 | E 6 | SE 11 |
— | — | — | — | 13 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 7 | 11 | — | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | — | — | S 8 | SW 4 | SW 7 | S 6 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 4 | — | — | SE 6 | SE 5 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 |
159 | — | — | 302 | 13 | 22 | 40 | 5 | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | 45 | 57 | 55 | 71 | 165 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 568 | 37 | 0 | 97 | 0 | 422 | 422 | 0 | 0 | 2229 | 0 | 397 | 1306 | 809 | 1964 | 1306 | 422 | 422 | 422 | 422 |
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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